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MuCCC opened in March 2009, and is a nonprofit organization that provides a venue for performing groups in need of a space. All of the staffing, cleaning, set building, etc is done by the company producing tonight's event. Your tax-deductible donations, large and small, help keep the space affordable for GRRC and the many other fine groups using our venue. Join our email list in the lobby, or visit WWW.MuCCC.ORG for more info. Enjoy the show and come back often! 10 LIFTBRIDGE LANE FAIRPORT, NEW YORK 585 – 377-7770 Maureen Brainard invites you to bring this program with DIRECTOR’S NOTES you when you dine with her and she will give you a $2.00 discount

Whenever I mention this play to people they usually reply they loved SPECIAL THANKS TO the movie—they loved Cary Grant. I want you to forget the movie. John W. Borek We are trying for broader comedy here and Cary Grant wasn’t Maureen Brainard available to play the role anyway. He must be busy or something. Meg Colbert Spencer Christiano The script tells us the play takes place in the 1940’s and it mostly Ken Domalski does. But it doesn’t have to. Being slightly off kilter happens during Dr. Paul Frame every decade. I have been accused of being “crazy” several times Rebecca Krall this year alone. And who defines who is sane anyway? So, some Chuck Lyons things in today’s performance may give hints of the ‘40s, others may Doug Rice Karen Stolt not…..and that’s OK. Joanne Vergona I am OK. You’re are OK. And this play is OK. So be it. SPECIAL THANKS TO WHO’S WHO

Denise Bartalo (Martha) Denise started her theater “life”, both on and off-stage, in the Dansville, NY Rotary Club Musicals, and helped to form Genesee Ensemble Theater, (GET) a ANTIQUES & OLD LACE regional, not-for-profit Community Theater, based in Dansville NY. After a 10 year hiatus, Denise returned to the stage in 2008 as “Edna” in Penfield Players production of “Lying in State”, 1290 UNIVERSITY AVENUE the following year as Aunt Julia in “Hedda Gabler” with Black Sheep Theater, and in 2010 as Edith in “ Ping ” produced by GRRC. She is excited to be able to portray the delightfully sinister (Just East of Culver Rd) Martha in“Arsenic”, and hopes to add just a “pinch” of fun to your theatrical experience.

585-461-1884 Don Bartalo (Jonathan) Bart has been very involved in community theater for many years. He produced and acted in over 20 musicals in Dansville with the Rotary Club and was a founding member of the Genesee Ensemble Theatre (GET) where he acted in many plays including a three-year run as Father Farley in Mass Appeal. This is Bart’s first play with GRRC and he INCLUDEPICTURE "http://officeimg.vo.msecnd.net/en-us/images/MH900330881.jpg" \* hopes that his two ‘charming old aunts’ aren’t too rough on their nephew. Bart develops and MERGEFORMATINET coaches instructional leaders in the Rochester area and is dedicated to just and meaningful reform in education.

Brian Daily (Mr. Gibbs) An educator with Rochester City School District, Brian has assisted on countless plays over the years. He is also the Secretary-Treasurer for TANYS (Theatre Association of New York State). This marks Brian’s first venture on stage.

Stephen Elliott (Teddy) is happy to once again be working with GRRC. He last performed on stage as Peter in The Zoo Story. Teddy has been a dream role of Steve’s since he first saw Arsenic and Old Lace in 1983. When not on stage Steve spends his time coaching Little League Softball. As always, Steve would like to thank Maggie, Mo, and Cecelia whose love and understanding makes it all possible.

Morey Fazzi (Einstein) Morey Fazzi-Dr. Einstein-Morey is pleased to make his debut with GRRC., He was last seen in the Penfield Players winter production of The Curious Savage and in Zorba The Musical for Blackfriars Theater in September 2009. He has worked with a number of theaters around town including GEVA, the J.C.C, the former Shipping Dock and others for over 26 years.

Joseph Fox-Boyd (Officer Brohpy) Several years ago Joe was asked by a friend if he wanted to meet with a conceptual artist named John Borek. Since this meeting Joe has participated in a whole bunch of John’s projects, including “Moose Murders”, The Arthur Bicknell Retrospective Weekend, a very strange staged reading of “Pericles” in which everyone wore funny hats, various Professor of Rap recording projects and some guitar playing here at MuCCC. Joe was recently introduced to the incomparable Mr. Michael H. Arve and enlisted as Hank in his production of “Boys in the Band”. Joe is thrilled to be sharing the stage with such great talents and wants to thank Doug Rice and MuCCC for providing such a great space for art in Rochester

Roger Gans (Witherspoon) is pleased to make his first appearance for GRRC. Recent appearances include Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth for the Shakespeare Players. He is STORE HOURS a proud member of the Geriactors, a traveling troupe of mature actors.

Janie Haskins (Crew) Janie was on the crew for GRRC’s Mousetrap, also directed by Dr. Allan MON-FRI – 11 - 6 O’Grady Cuseo and she thanks Allan for the opportunity to work with him again. SATURDAY 11 - 5 SUNDAY 12 – 5 WHO’S WHO Cast (in order of appearance) Paul Johnstone (Mortimer) Still relatively new to Rochester theatre, Paul has been seen as Aunt Shebe in RGMC's production of U.S.S. Metaphor and as Emory in the John W. Borek Abby Brewster Joyce Szatkowski Presents production of The Boys In The Band presented at MuCCC. Paul would like to thank The Rev. Dr. Harper C. Steve Morris the lovely and divine Allan O'Grady Cuseo for this opportunity. He looks forward to working with Teddy Brewster Steve Elliott Dr. Cuseo again. Officer Brophy Joe Fox-Boyd Martha Brewster Denise Bartalo Kathleen Lewis (Stage Manager) Kathleen is happy to be working on Arsenic. She worked Elaine Harper Katharine Sanford many years at Blackfriars as crew, dresser or whatever was needed and hopes to to the same Mortimer Brewster Paul Johnstone for GRRC. Thank you Allan for having me. Mr. Gibbs Brian Daily Jonathan Brewster Don Bartalo Marie Long (Crew) Marie’s fascination with the theatre began on night when she assisted a Dr. Einstein Morey Fazzi friend with some costume changes and make-up while observing the character development of Officer O’Hara Stephen Cena the actor’s evolve backstage. Marie has a passion for helping people and an uncanny sense for Lieutenant Rooney Jack Simel anticipating the needs of the actors. She looks forward, once again, to working with GRRC. Mr. Witherspoon Roger Gans

Steve Morris (The Rev. Dr. Harper) is a newcomer to the Rochester theater scene. A native of Texas, Steve relocated just over a year ago. In this short time he has had the opportunity to GRRC work with several shows as a member of the crew: The William Andia Presents production of "6 by 2" which was featured was selected to compete at the 2009 TANYS Festival and the 2010 Diane Nuccitelli – Founder & Managing Director ESTA Festival, the Penfield production of "The Curious Savage" and with the Rochester Shakespeare Players production ot the Scottish play. GRRC’s production of the classic Arsenic & Old Lace marks Steve’s first venture in to acting ARSENIC & OLD LACE CREW

Katherine Sanford (Elaine) Katharine is happy to be appearing in her first GRRC production, Director Dr. Allan O’Grady Cuseo having most recently been seen in the Shakespeare Players of Rochester's Macbeth. She has Asst to Dr. Cuseo Stephen Cena also appeared in the Shakespeare Players Much Ado About Nothing, Black Sheep Theatre's Lysistrata as the title character and The Importance of Being Earnest as Cecily. A recent Stage Manager Kathleen Lewis graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, she hopes to pursue a graduate degree in Props Marie Long, Kathleen Lewis, acting and thanks her family and friends for their support Brian Daily, Janie Haskins Sets Allan O’Grady Cuseo, Stephen Scena (officer) Steve has been involved with theater at R.I.T. since 1995, and with the Kathleen Lewis Rochester theater community since 2009. Most recently, Steve appeared as Detective C. Window Seat Chuck Lyons Linguist and Dr. Toonces Looney in "Lipstick Massacre", Michael in "Boys In The Band" and Lights/Sound Lawrence Brewley next as Officer O'Hara in Arsenic & Old Lace. Steve works as a computer-systems administrator Costumes Allan O’Grady Cuseo, for a local optics firm, and is looking to start a professional voice over career. His website is: Kathleen Lewis, Janie Haskins, http://www.frontiernet.net/~scena Marie Long Music Curator Michael H. Arve Jack Simel (Lt. Rooney) Since his return from the west in 2007, Jack has been seen as, among Program Cover / Poster Design Louie Podlaski others; Peters, the hermit in "Seven Keys to Baldpate" and Doctor Emmet in "The Curious Savage" with the Penfield Players. He was honored with an Excellence in Acting award from TANYS for his work as Mort in "Lay Off" with William Andia Presents. He has also appeared in Synopsis of Scenes several films and dramatic readings, and is a volunteer reader for WXXI's Reachout Radio. ACT I Most recently Jack was seen as Caithness, the Celt, in RCP Shakespeare Players presentation of "The Tragedy of Macbeth". An afternoon in September

Joyce Szatkowski (Abby) Recently, Joyce had the role of Madame Hortense in Blackfriars' ACT II production of ZORBA. She has also had leading roles with RAPA, Webster Theater Guild, The same night Towpath Players, Greece Performing Arts Society, Kodaktors, Brighton Theater Guild, JCC Centerstage, Irondequoit Theater Guild, Kings Players, and Rochester Community Players, ACT III among others. She has received Excellence in Acting Awards from TANYS for playing Sis in Scene 1: Later that night Queen of Bingo and Gertrude in Save Me a Place at Forest Lawn, both for GRRC. She is Scene 2: Early the next morning looking forward to playing Aunt Abby in GRRC's production of Arsenic and Old Lace with its stellar cast Produced by Special Arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Dr. Allan O’Grady Cuseo (DIRECTOR) Allan O'Grady Cuseo is…has been.and will be. What else can be said?